Recent content by KiwiM

There are different ways to skin a cat i.e. different ways to play 12. Havili's style works at Super level but has never translated to test level as he's not given the time and space against top teams and he doesn't have the physicality to punch at that top level. Lam's ability to cause...

Better game than I expected Hoskins really burst to life with some amazing plays in the second half I'm a fan of Lio Willie - ABs should give him a look Blackadder is one of the most overrated players I can recall - he is all presence and zero impact Crusaders should be starting JOC (James O'Connor) Pleased...

He's actually better at test level. Blues level he's pretty poke

Yep not even 3 minutes in and this is what happens

After the shitshow that was the Blues effort at Eden Park vs Crusaders a month ago it's time for more punishment Can pretty much predict how this game will go Crusaders set piece dominance plus Blues poor discipline = penalties to Crusaders - kick to corner - maul I don't give Blues much hope...

Blues will provide a tough challenge but unless Blues sort out their defensive discipline and can hold up at set piece they aren't going to be able to win Sotutu at 8 and Perofeta at 10 will help. Crusaders were very impressive last week however they were allowed to run riot. Blues in must win...

Two excellent NZ derbies + Crusaders look a million bucks on attack vs a flat track Force defence. Some thoughts - Tangitau looks every inch an AB wing - young Highlanders prop Bartlett is impressive in the loose - Kirifi making his best ever case for ABs - Godfrey has a lot of work to do on...

Congrats Brumbies fans. Deserved winners As a Blues fan that second half was a slow motion car crash. Could just see it happening but couldn't stop it. Some lovely touches by Meredith. Breakdown, kicking game and lineout dominance won Brumbies the game. It was comical seeing Reimer come on...

Would be interesting to see Plummer paired with a proper 9. Christie was horrendous

Lam was sensational when he shifted to 12 last year for the Blues so I'd be interested to know what made you so convinced he was not an AB.

100% this. Just go overseas old man. He actually makes both the Blues and ABs worse cos the coaches are too gutless (or stupid) to drop him.

I think Cotter would be just fine as Wallabies coach - they have a big physical pack and Cotter's direct style would suit test rugby. However - Cotter seems to only have one style and the new rules this year in Super really negate that. Blues simplicity in attack last year was effective. This...

funny how with certain players you are happy to make bold claims 2 games in and others you bend over backwards to never criticise.

It seems ridiculous to write a team off after round 1 but I can't see the Blues being title contenders this year. Akira is an enormous loss and they are going to badly miss Darry. Given Sotutu seems one foot out the door I think Blues are primed for a step back. Beauden actually makes the Blues...

Good on Harry Plummer for some straight shooting in these comments about his departure. A real waste. Career best form - wins Super Rugby playing like a test 10 - Razor gives him 2 minutes of game time which was only the result of Beauden being ill on game day...